
Dark Art – The Lijilja
Your work is deeply personal. How did this style of performance develop for you? Were there mentors who shaped it? How did your mode of

Your work is deeply personal. How did this style of performance develop for you? Were there mentors who shaped it? How did your mode of

In an interview, you mentioned that you prefer to deal with “isolated, inner worlds” rather than wider social commentary. How do you find and explore

The dark art genre sometimes exists outside of the mainstream art world. Has the intense and provocative nature of your work created any unique challenges

It appears that your masks incorporate organic materials. What is the significance of using these elements, and how do they contrast with the more structured,

Having attended art school and university before specializing in photography, how do you think your background in traditional mediums like painting and printmaking still influences

How did your background in theater influence your transition into fine art photography, especially your use of self-portraiture? Art entered my life through theater. When

Your paintings often feature creatures and characters as “abandoned inhabitants.” What is the story you are trying to tell by placing these figures in such

Your art is often described as a reflection of the “darkest side of human nature.” What draws you to these extreme themes, and do you

Your art is so personal, how did this type of performance develop? Since youth, I have been inspired by shock art, underground lowbrow art and

Healing the Jungian shadow-self through dark art. Your art has a distinct aesthetic that often blends mythology with dark, surreal elements. What is your conceptual